self diagnosed - should i try to get a formal diagnosis?

Hi, I have the odd situation of my DCD (dyspraxia) diagnosis is informally formal. I was working down there corridor from the OT who specalised in the area of diagnosis. A particularly spectacular clumsy moment got her attention and she asked me about neurodiversity. I had a dyslexia diagnosis when I was 15. She ran through the screening tasks with me and told me I'd be in her clinic if I was 8 not 28 :-)

My partner got an ADHD diagnosis at 45 years old. He's 52 and just been screened for ASD (no diagnosis - social skills affected by PTSD) - I believe formal diagnosis has its place especially where there are comorbid health issues such as depression.

Hi, I have the odd situation of my DCD (dyspraxia) diagnosis is informally formal. I was working down there corridor from the OT who specalised in the area of diagnosis. A particularly spectacular clumsy moment got her attention and she asked me about neurodiversity. I had a dyslexia diagnosis when I was 15. She ran through the screening tasks with me and told me I'd be in her clinic if I was 8 not 28 :-)

My partner got an ADHD diagnosis at 45 years old. He's 52 and just been screened for ASD (no diagnosis - social skills affected by PTSD) - I believe formal diagnosis has its place especially where there are comorbid health issues such as depression.

Well got a reply to my email to an ADHD clinic asking about a formal diagnosis for autism,cost all in£1500, 

First interview with two health professionals is an interview with someone who knew me as a child,a structured interview (ADI-R).2 1/2 to 3hours.that is then written up and sent to a consultant psychiatrist for review. Stage two,he then see's me and a partner ,about 2hours, If there isn't a person who knew me as a child there will be a specialist interview called an ADOS about one hour.

diagnosis is usually available straight after the interview.

so that's about it then, I cannot afford to spend £1500 and although that is less than I expected it is to much to spend out. As I have always said in my posts I am lucky not to have any major worries,I have managed this far and will continue to do so. I will not be offended if I try to help on here and get told"what do you know you haven't got a formal diagnosis". That is a fact! It doesn't stop me caring and wanting to help others and understand myself as well.

I feel happy chatting on here,sharing things I did and still do without the fear of ridicule or abuse.